Georgian War Hero Finally Wins Posthumous Justice
Washington reports President signs the act sought for six years by Judge Adamson on behalf of Themis J. Moorman. The case traces back nearly fifty years of legislative efforts ending in a record of injustices overturned by congressional action. Moorman, once condemned by a general court martial, faced severe punishment and removal before eventually receiving acknowledgment of his service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jos
Ohl
Washington
Themis J. Moorman
Justee
Perial
Surman
Mexico
Morman
Vera Cruz
Capiian
Hervy
Record Corrects Civil War Soldier's Deserter Label
The piece recaps long hidden military records reuniting Morman’s story, noting a 1848 discharge claim, three months’ extra pay, and affidavits showing honorable discharge. It details doubts about a court martial verdict, committee findings on his character, and both houses passing a bill to set the record straight after fifty six years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jalapa
Vera Crag
Marti
Marman
B&b
Twiggs
Morman
Goulding
Golden
Calhoun
Johnson
Griggs Sends Seed Packet Rollout in District
Tifton Ga February 20 Special Congressman J M Griggs of the second district is mailing each newspaper in his district a mail bag filled with Department of Agriculture garden seeds for free distribution to subscribers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Griggs
Tifton
J. M. Griggs
Department of Agriculture
Mrs Brune Recovered Opens at Lyceum in "Wnorna"
Memphis February 20 Mrs Brune a well known actress has recovered from pneumonia after a stay in hospital here She resumed her southern tour and opened at the Lyceum theater tonight in "Wnorna" to a large enthusiastic audience.
First Choices and Outsiders at New Orleans Races
In New Orleans on February 20 the day featured many favorites, but Pollock's weak ride beat Chickamee in the fifth. Alfred C and Alfred G, both 12 to 1, won their races, while Old Hutch and Cartiehier were favored but failed. Stratton II was sold to F. Gerling Jr. for 1385 dollars. Weather cloudy and track fast. Also noted are multiple race results and entries from first to sixth races, plus Sombrero and Cunard declared out of the suburban handicap and Mims Hightower heading to New Orleans to protest a Chattanooga franchise transfer.
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New Orleans
W.—Wealth
Old Hutch
Cartiehier
Chickamee
Pollock
Stratton II
F. Gerling, Jr
Tluzzah
Fuller
McWhilams
Mulholland
Balm
Gilead
Munro
Albert F. Dewey
Mynheer
DeReszke
Henry of
Frunstamar
John A Clarke
Navarino Tan
Mils
Annie Lauretta
Kinsler
Hanck
Socapa
Improvelty
Aline Abbott
Money Back
Thurles
Radiant Heat
Right Bower
Lady In Black
Joy Doughty
Wealth
Lindsey
St. Cuthbert
Yoo
W. Hicks
Jim Clark
Robertson
Imp Albula
John Coulter
Sadducees
Bengal
Decoration
Gaston
Gannon
Boater
W Hicks
Bummer
Robbins
Bondage
Tioga
Wittal
Alfred C
Chickadee
Sven
Vesuvia
Leenja
Free Pass
Inspector Shea
Zazel
Simeon Ian
Carl Kahler
Andes
Benmora
Haack
Stratton II Censor
Alpaca
Playlike
Eisa Aubrey
Qui Jessie
Heroine
Headspinner
Ornature
Embarrassment
Moillle T
Surrey
Emshee
Redan
the Cuckoo
Crorila
Antonius
Silver Fringe
Pry Marco
Bir Faust
Royal Deceiver
Don Ernesto
Josette
Federal
Waterbury and Dick
E Corriman
Mila
Adelante
Benson Caldwell
Webb
Utero
Eda Riley
Ruby Ray
Dr. Gurnsey
Itacatlara
Malster
Wunederlich
Russelston
Denny Duffy
Swordsman
Post
Hightower
Chattanooga
Tenn
Mims Hightower
Chattanooga, Baseball Association
Southern League
Montgomery
Gertrude Coghlan
Alice
Old Vincennes
Miss Coghlan
Charles Coghlan
Old
Vincennes
Frontier
New York
Admiral Schley and Wheeler Roast New Orleans Welcome
In New Orleans 2000 people greet Admiral Schley Colonel A K McClure and General Joseph Wheeler at a Progressive Union event. Schley praises the nation and its ships while McClure and Wheeler stress national unity. Governor Heard and Admiral Rivet speak. a banquet at Antoine’s follows with brief toasts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Orleans
Wheeler
Colonel McClure
Admiral Schley
A. K. McClure
Joseph Wheeler
Progressive Union
Crescent Theater
Jack
McClure
Efe
Santiago
Honer
Joe Wheeler
Governor Heard
Admiral Rivet
Tage
Admiral Schrey
General Wheeler
Antoine's
Better Than Spanking for Bed Wetting
An advisory notice from Mrs. M Summers of Notre Dame Indiana promoting home treatment for bed wetting. It argues spanking is ineffective and urges mothers to write for guidance without charge. The message cautions not to blame the child and suggests there may be constitutional causes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
M Summers
Notre Dame
Ind
Back to the Woods and Other Works by Hugh McHugh
Public notice of the new book Back to the Woods by Hugh McHugh with a first edition priced at 75 cents postpaid, published by John BL Miller Co in Atlanta Georgia. Also promoting Mozieys Lemon Elixir as a remedy for constipation and stomach irregularities at 60 cents per bottle.
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Eve Uart
Troy
Ohio
United States
Verasees
Hayner Distilling Company
R Street
Atlanta
Antis
Dayton
Obig
St., Louis
ST. Paul, Minn
Hugh McHugh
John” Henry
John Henry
John BL Miller Co
Marietta, St
Atlanta, Ga
Ingleside Races Feature Favorites and Upsets in Fast Track
At Ingleside San Francisco February 20 racing closes with Futurity win for Tommie Knight at 4 to 1. Imp Pus¢ In Boots second. Action third. Other races show David S and Bear Catcher winners. steady pace with times around 1:28 to 2:37. Entered fields list multiple horses and weights. Harvard Yale Challenge noted for summer athletic meeting in London.
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San Francisco
Ingleside
Tommie Knight
C. Kelly
Burke
Action
Frawley
Tamm
Coronal
Rose of Hilo
Honey Luchie
Master
Lunga
Beli
Light Ball
Maragchino
Bear Catcher
Shaw
Toledo
Bullman
Rapid Waters
Burns
St. George
Glendenring
W. Waldo
Tower of Candles
Sylvia
Talbot
Gold
Caracon
Oriana
Wilson
Urchin
Donovan
Greyfeld
Hipponax
Gyp
Forte
St Hampton Raz
Katherine Ennis
Sallie Greene
Irma
Ball Room Belle
Seize
Quatre
Florinel II
Amasa
Mat Hogan
Troy
Cayuces
Tannhauger
Bombardier
Young Pepper
Miss Ringlets
Lady Taurie
George Boerster
Rodolfo
Johnnie McCarthy
Inaugurator
Alartz
Derk Secret
July Gyp
Parsifal
Alms Giver
el Fonse
Rim Rock
St. German
Alturas
Barkleyite
Antolee
Autolight
Constellator
Grail
Diderot
Galantinns
St. Sever
Byron Rose
Gala Bell
Peter J
Princess Titenia
Bard Burns
Jim Gore Hi
Nat Goodwin
Zarine
Baffled
Sea Lion
Pat Morrissey
Harry Thatcher
Reydare
London
Harvard
Oxford
Grand Minstrels Highlight Absence of Primrose
Atlanta patrons packed the Grand for Primrose and Dockstader minstrels though George Primrose was advertised but absent. Lew Dockstader drew near universal praise, with strong turns from Ollie Young, the Howard brothers, and Nell O'Brien. Florodora and Alice of Old Vincennes were announced for upcoming Grand bills with Klaw & Erlanger’s Ben Hur staged locally, promising a grand season.
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George Primrose
Primrose & Dockstader Minstrels
Grand
Mr. Primrose
Lew Dockstader
Ollie Young and Brother
Atlanta
Warren
Blanchard
Miele
Howard Brothers
Nell O’brien
William H. Hallett
Stuart
Weller
William C. Wood
Mandy
Eddie Leonard
Gra. F. Wellsr
Fred Warren
Bluebirds
James B. Bradley
Stanley H. Forde
Goodby
Sadie Green
Neil O'Brien
Bijou Theatre Busy With Vaudeville and Music Shows
The Bijou presents four city southern tour stops and a closing run of the Bijou Musical Comedy Company with 4 Texas Steer and popular vaudeville acts. Loop the loop starring Lottie Brandon and Hale and Fuller promise laughter with Crawford and Stanley and Lilian and Shorty DeWitt. Paris reports Vignaux defeats Lows Cure in an international chess match, 21 innings, 500 to 403.
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Bijou
Hoyt
Max Hoffmann
Lottie Brandon
Cyelist
Halen and Fuller
Crawford
Stanley
Lilian
Shorty DeWitt
Little Chip
Hale and
Frances
Hoops
Earl and
Wilson
Vignaux
Paris
France
Cure
Vrance
Vignaua
Four Killed in Collision at Galena Illinois
Burnwuest February reports a head on collision between a Chicago and Minneapolis passenger train and a Union Central freight train at Galena Illinois. Three persons are confirmed dead and the northbound passenger train was traveling at a high speed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burnwuest
Chicaga and Minneapolis
Uhnor Central Railroad
Galena
Mls
Saw Mill Men Form Union In Tifton Georgia
The three large saw and planing mills at Tifton organized a Skilled Saw Mill Workers' Union under the AFL. Officers are R E Hall president John Bruce vice president W W Cowan secretary and C L Gaulding sergeant at arms. About sixty members. The Georgia Federation of Labor notes this as the start of a new national union.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tifton
American Federation of Labor
R E. Hall
John Bruce
W. W. Cowan
C.L. Gaulding
Georgia Federation of Labor
Crate Factory Change in Rome Feeds Expansion Plans
In Rome Georgia on February 20, J King’s stake in the crate factory was sold through C B Gorichins to Mr Shollenberger allied with G H Miller Son. The Millers hold major interests in local peach crates and plan to enlarge capacity by hiring double the workforce.
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Rome
Gori Chins
Shollenberger
G H Miller & Son
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Thomas J. Morman
Gia
Onstipation
T. L
E. C. Dewitt & CO
Chicago
Alfred G
Sombrero
Cunard
Hayner
Bryners
America
Fisher & Ryle
Casino Theater
New Forr Crty
Iyndole Rush
Lady Holyrood
Corinne
Fisher & Ryley
M. A. Luescher
Klaw & Erlanger
Ben-Hur
Piedmont
Wallace
Louisville
Luescher
Mr. Bluebeard
Uniteds
Law Bros. Co
Nets
Whitehalt
Oe Eis Onl Ees
Reynolds & CO
Reynold
South
Land
Wie
DR. Reynolds & CO
Aiveetl
Belsine
Forson
Birmingham
Wenzell
Bootsellers
Xare
Spa
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